From the WHP annual calendar · Thursday, March 4, 2027
World Obesity Day
Awareness day of the German Obesity Society (Deutsche Adipositas-Gesellschaft) on obesity as a chronic disease.
Idea to get started
Offer nutrition counseling in the workplace (e.g., a short talk by the company doctor/nutritionist); have the cafeteria highlight healthy options.
Did you know?
- of adults with obesity
- 19%
- of adults with overweight
- 53.5%
Almost one in five adults in Germany (19%) report having obesity. Overweight overall affects 53.5% of adults in Germany.
Source: RKI, Journal of Health Monitoring 3/2022 (GEDA 2019/2020-EHIS)
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